LANDFILL OPERATOR I
City of Salina, Kansas
Public Works / Salina Municipal Landfill
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The Landfill Operator I plays a crucial role in responsible waste management. This position operates heavy equipment such as dozers, compactors, & loaders to ensure the efficient movement, compaction, & covering of municipal solid waste. By maintaining landfill safety, preventing hazardous waste entry, & ensuring environmental compliance, this position directly contributes to protecting public health & the environment.
Career Advancement: Landfill Operator II
Duties:
- Performs skilled & semi-skilled manual labor in the maintenance & operation of the Salina municipal solid waste landfill.
- Operates landfill compactors, dozers, motor graders, front-end loaders, wheeled-tractor scrapers, compact track loader (skid steer), roll-off truck, water truck & similar equipment at the municipal solid waste landfill & in various assignments.
- Moves, levels, compacts & covers solid waste; assists in the planning to fill cells.
- Looks for & prevents hazardous waste from entering landfill; extinguishes fires at landfill.
- Welds, services & makes repairs to equipment; performs maintenance checks on equipment.
- Maintains landfill roads; mows grounds; collects litter.
- Prepares minimal records of own activities, including burial logs & special wastes.
- Uses handheld GPS rover to determine final grades of waste & intermediate cover.
- Occasionally acts as lead operator for a new or subordinate employee.
Education:
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
Experience:
- One (1) year of progressively responsible construction & maintenance work operating light & medium equipment (tractor, loader, skid steer).
- One (1) year of experience operating heavy equipment (dozer, landfill/ dirt compactor, wheeled-tractor scraper).
- Horizontal land construction work preferred; must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.
- Bilingual skills are desired but not required.
Requirements:
- Must possess a valid Kansas driver's license at hire with means of reliable transportation.
- Must possess a valid Kansas commercial driver's license (CDL) with air brake & tanker endorsements or have related heavy equipment experience & the ability to obtain CDL with air brake & tanker endorsements within one (1) year from the start date of employment.
Work Type:
- Heavy, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Works inside & outside in possible adverse weather conditions.
Equipment:
- Bulldozer, compact track loader (skid steer), front-end wheel loader, landfill compactors, mechanic's hand & power tools, motor grader, roll off truck, tractor mower, water truck, weed-eaters, welder, wheeled-tractor scrapers, etc.
Hours:
- 4 (10 hour days) & quarterly shift change (3-10.5 hours, & 1-8.5 hour days).
Starting Pay DOQ EOE:
- $21.14-22.20/hr.
- $43,971-46,176/yr.
- Additional $1.50/hour paid for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. & before 6:00 a.m.
Paid Time Off:
- 48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
- 96 hours of sick leave during first year.
Application Deadline:
- Until filled.
- Important: To be considered, a fully complete application for employment is required.
The City of Salina is an E-Verify employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace: We consider applicants for all jobs without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or familial status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department at 785-309-5710.
ADA Notice: For needed accommodations, please call 785-309-5745 Office or 785-309-5747 TDD Number between the hours of 8:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Every effort will be made to accommodate known disabilities. For material or speech access, please call at least 5 working days prior to the event.
TH 11/05/2026